Zidisha | Direct, transparent philanthropy

Fund life-changing projects in developing countries

Direct, transparent philanthropy

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Fast Facts

Since our founding in 2009, Zidisha has been at the forefront of the direct person-to-person philanthropy movement.

308,090

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,238,281

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

459,212

Number of people that have joined as backers and entrepreneurs

Esther raised $150 to expand her grocery shop."With Zidisha on my side, I will attain my dream of providing a secure future for my family."

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What makes Zidisha special?

Transparent crowdfunding

Contribute any amount to the entrepreneur you choose.

Direct communication

Entrepreneurs share their stories, photos and progress updates.

Entrepreneurs pay it forward

Funds are reinvested in new entrepreneurs upon project completion.

Featured Projects

Remarkable entrepreneurs transforming their communities

27% raised · $74 to go

Small dairy farm

Nakuru, Kenya

By BenardLivestock

26% raised · $91 to go

Laptop for freelancing work

Nakuru, Kenya

By TomOnline freelancing

57% raised · $121 to go

Kaldi coffees

Nairobi, Kenya

By JacksonFarming

9% raised · $276 to go

Ever smart beauty salon

Limuru, Kenya

By MaryBeauty

8% raised · $367 to go

Boosting my tailoring shop for more production

Bomet, Kenya

By KipngenoSewing

23% raised · $316 to go

Payment of university tuition fees

Lusaka, Zambia

By FrancisEducation

11% raised · $368 to go

Repair of motor vehicle involved in accident

Nairobi, Kenya

By FredrickTransportation

5% raised · $447 to go

Selling locally farmed beans and grain

Kisumu, Kenya

By AdhiamboFood Retail

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